๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-01-14

The Dietary Guidelines 3 Diet Patterns Study (DG3D): Phase 2 (NCT05254496)

Ensuring the Cultural Relevance of Dietary Guidelines Diet Patterns Among African Americans: Increasing Dietary Quality and Reducing Type 2 Diabetes Risk (Phase 2)

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: University of South Carolina

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Based on the findings of our formative work, conduct a one-year intervention among African American Adults using revised culturally tailored materials to examine differences in Healthy Eating Index (HEI) and type 2 diabetes (T2DM) risk factors among participants (n=198) randomized to one of the 3 dietary patterns: 1\) Healthy U.S.-Style Eating Pattern, 2) Healthy Mediterranean-Style Eating Pattern, and 3) Healthy Vegetarian Eating Pattern.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of South Carolina โ€” Columbia, South Carolina

Age range: 18 Years to 70 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Dietary Intervention Classes (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of South Carolina โ€” Columbia, South Carolina

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—